Paradise Killer vs The Forgotten City
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Forgotten City wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Paradise Killer is $1.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Paradise Killer | The Forgotten City |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 71 |
| Quality | 89 | 92 |
| Value | 83 | 77 |
| Popularity | 29 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.51 | $2.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.5% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 37 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Paradise Killer | The Forgotten City |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2020 | July 28, 2021 |
| Developers | Kaizen Game Works | Modern Storyteller |
| Publishers | Fellow Traveller | Dear Villagers |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3Ghz Quad Core | 3.2 GHz (4 Core) CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1060 (Direct X 11 or above required) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 26 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paradise Killer or The Forgotten City?
The Forgotten City won the comparison against Paradise Killer based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Paradise Killer worth buying over The Forgotten City?
Based on the metrics, The Forgotten City won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Paradise Killer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC